(Acanthuridae)          Acanthurus triostegus

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Acanthurus triostegus
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Description: The Acanthurus triostegus ranges from light green or yellowish white and has six black bars, they have a small caudal fin and can grow to about 10.3 inches.
Habitat: The Acanthurus triostegus is abundant in Hawai'i, except in areas where there is heavy coral growth.  Juveniles are found in tidepools and inlets even if water is brackish.
Range (include invasive, native, endemic): The Acanthurus triostegus is a native species and ranges in East Africa to the Americas.
Trophic information: The Acanthurus triostegus feeds on benthic algae often very aggressivly.
Safety: The Acanthurus triostegus has one to two spines on the side of the caudal peduncle (base of the tail)
Comments: The Acanthurus triostegus is a favored food fish.
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